DUBAWA In-depth
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How Ghanaian politicians turn to Facebook pages for smear campaigns against opponents
In the days leading up to the 2026 World Cup opener between Ghana and Panama in Canada, a Facebook page,…
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Four years on, Appiatse explosion victims left with broken promises, poor housing and unsafe water
On January 21, 2022, the then Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, promised (archived here) victims of the Appiatse…
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Inside Jodel, the neighbourhood app quietly hosting Ghana’s sex trade
When Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s president, imposed a partial COVID-19 lockdown on Accra and the Greater Kumasi area in 2020, John…
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How Mahama, Okudzeto Ablakwa became target of hostile narrative after South Africa evacuation
On June 8, 2026, the Government of Ghana evacuated the final batch of Ghanaians living in South Africa following the…
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How ‘dumsor’ trends were hijacked by betting accounts, political actors using fake locations
Over the past weeks, disruptions in power supply have dominated conversations within households, business circles, and social media platforms. This…
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Wrapped in deceit: How companies are fleecing Ghana’s Airports dry
At a time when the government is reeling from its year-on-year failure to meet its revenue target, several million cedis…
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Sex tourist: How wearable tech, social media cashed in on African women’s innocence
It started with a simple approach at Accra Mall. A white man with eyewear would smile at a woman shopping…
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How TikTok channels are exploiting viral ‘Igbo takeover’ video to stoke anti-Ghanaian misinformation
A man stands before a phone camera, speaking fluently in Igbo with a steady voice and no hint of irony. …
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How Telegram channels spread misinformation during BECE 2025
On the first day of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a facilitator from a Telegram group was advertising…
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Pay to Write: How exam levies are undermining Free Basic Education in Ghana
When 14-year-old Monica Edem was sent home from Alogboshi 2 Basic School over unpaid exam fees last year, she ran…
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